As Kevin's trial continues, the forensics seem to be proving his innocence and leading to an acquittal after 14 years. However, when the prosecution delivers a counter argument, Emma's hopes of a 'Not Guilty' verdict are dashed. With Heather and Sir Alastair keen to bring the case to a close, will Kevin accept a plea of manslaughter to secure his freedom? Meanwhile, Yusef sends word that he is in the UK and wants to meet with Emma. She travels to Birmingham to see him, tracked by Olivia Greenwood who is determined to uncover Yusef's whereabouts. With Greenwood withholding vital information that Emma needs about Tony Pullings' whereabouts and Emma refusing to disclose Yusef's hiding place, the pair are at a stalemate.

Kansas City, Missouri is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the obstacle course. Competitors face 6 challenging obstacles in the city qualifier, including 3 new ones: Hang Glider, Broken Pipes, and Crank It Up. Ninja veterans Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears, and Dan Polizzi return, while Olympic decathlete Jeremy Taiwo takes on the course for the first time.

When Nina's baby daddy scandal ignites a media feeding frenzy, Maxine hires crisis manager Isabel Carlisle to do damage control. All the cohosts are shocked when Maxine re-hires her former assistant Anna as a guest co-host.